Amanda Williams

Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate, MA, RCT-C, BEd (she, her)

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2 Endorsed

Halifax, NS B3M

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Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, or a loss of a sense of self, that affects your ability to positively regard who you are and your purpose? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, alone or stressed by life's responsibilities, like responding to emails, transitions either from work to home or school? Do you wonder if your sense of self could be better fostered through your ability to deal with these challenges? Now more than ever, all people, are feeling a heightened sense of anxiousness, fatigue and pressure to make ends meet while maintaining healthy relationships and meeting society's expectations.

I believe that living a healthy balanced life where all aspects like, life transitions and challenges are met with possibility. At A Williams Therapies we offer talk therapy support for individuals of all ages, genders and backgrounds. We start with identifying your presenting issues and work on setting aims throughout the process.

I offer a safe and inclusive space for individuals in their mental health journey. I will guide you to explore, find meaning and purpose and create a plan to move forward to creating a self that is in line with your ideals. Call or email today for a free consultation and we’ll take the first step together.

Call or Email Amanda Williams now for a free 15 minute consultation - (782) 400-0568

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Halifax, NS B3M

(782) 400-0568

Hello, I offer online sessions weekday afternoons and evenings. Let me know how I can help and when! :)

$120 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Halifax, NS B3M

(782) 400-0568

Hello, I offer online sessions weekday afternoons and evenings. Let me know how I can help and when! :)

$120 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $120
Couple Sessions $160
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Wire

Insurance

Indirect Billing with Invoice
Medavie Blue Cross

I am able to provide invoices for each session so clients are able to make claims with their insurance providers.

Amanda Williams

Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate, MA, RCT-C, BEd

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 400-0568

I am able to provide invoices for each session so clients are able to make claims with their insurance providers.

Amanda Williams

Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate, MA, RCT-C, BEd

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 400-0568

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by Province of Nova Scotia / RCT-C22 082 Supervised by Christine Fall Moore (Nova Scotia / RCT14 010) Amanda Williams

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 3 years

Attended Yorkville University, Masters of Arts in Counselling and Psychology, Graduated 2022

Additional Credentials

Degree/Diploma from Mount Saint Vincent University Bachelor of Education / 2014

Degree/Diploma from Memorial University of Newfoundland Bachelor of Arts / 2011

Not only am I an RTC-C but I am also a licensed teacher and have worked with students of all ages, backgrounds and languages.

Amanda Williams

Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate, MA, RCT-C, BEd

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 400-0568

Not only am I an RTC-C but I am also a licensed teacher and have worked with students of all ages, backgrounds and languages.

Amanda Williams

Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate, MA, RCT-C, BEd

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 400-0568

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

Anxiety
Behavioural Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Body Positivity
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Child
Coping Skills
Depression
Drug Abuse
Education and Learning Disabilities
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans
Women's Issues

My approach is holistic, focusing on the mental and physical health of a client. I look to use person-centred, humanistic and psychodynamic strategies to help individuals explore what matters to them now. I am trauma informed and work to help individuals process their own unique trauma.

Amanda Williams

Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate, MA, RCT-C, BEd

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 400-0568

Amanda Williams

Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate, MA, RCT-C, BEd

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 400-0568

2 Endorsements

Diverse Roots Therapy

Counsellor, RCT, MSc

Amanda is a fantastic therapist. She is empathic and direct. She cares deeply about her clients and sits solidly in her therapeutic framework and approaches. Highly recommend!

Lindsey MacDonald

Counsellor, RCT-C, CCC, MEd, BEd

Amanda has an approach to counselling that is admirable. One of her unique gifts is her remarkable ability to work with diverse populations from different ages, cultures, and backgrounds. She is welcoming and easy to talk to - a truly lovely professional!

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
CAMS
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Gestalt
Gottman Method
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Somatic
Trauma Focused

If I had to choose, I would opt for ACT, IFS and Narrative Therapies. I find these are versatile in their approach and do not set an agenda, but rather support the pace the client sets.

Amanda Williams

Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate, MA, RCT-C, BEd

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 400-0568

If I had to choose, I would opt for ACT, IFS and Narrative Therapies. I find these are versatile in their approach and do not set an agenda, but rather support the pace the client sets.

Amanda Williams

Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate, MA, RCT-C, BEd

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 400-0568

Location

Primary Location

Halifax, NS B3M

(782) 400-0568

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Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Hello, I offer online sessions weekday afternoons and evenings. Let me know how I can help and when! :)

Amanda Williams

Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate, MA, RCT-C, BEd

Call for a free consultation now - (782) 400-0568

Hello, I offer online sessions weekday afternoons and evenings. Let me know how I can help and when! :)

Amanda Williams

Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate, MA, RCT-C, BEd

Call for a free consultation now - (782) 400-0568